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Kearry Family History

Kearry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keary, Kerry, Kearby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Early, Geary, Ferry, Barry

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Where is the Kearry family from?

You can see how Kearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kearry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kearry family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearry's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kearry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Kearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Kearry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Kearry. For the veterans among your Kearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearry lifespan?

Average Kearry life expectancy in 1991 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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